VNA Foundation

About VNA

VNA attempts to strike a balance between proactive and reactive grantmaking. Although we sometimes request proposals or initiate grants based on our knowledge of the health-related needs and developments within the communities we serve, often there is no replacement for the expertise of those on the "front lines"-our grantee partners.

So, we always welcome unsolicited inquiries and proposal ideas as well. And we approve and disburse grants at least four times per year, which we hope allows us to be responsive to the sometimes pressing needs of the underserved populations served by our grantees.

Our Mission: To support home and community-based healthcare for the medically underserved in the Chicago metropolitan area. Read more about our mission

We are fortunate to have a board and staff committed to enhancing health services for the medically underserved.

See a complete list of directors and staff

Recent News

The Affordable Care Act (healthcare reform law) celebrates its second anniversary in March.

Read on to learn how it has impacted the lives of Illinoisans.

Health Reform: Progress So Far
How Does Health Reform Benefit Illinoisans?
How Does Health Reform Benefit Illinois Women?
ACA Impacts on the Public Health of Illinois

llinois Health Matters Sizes Up the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act through Stories Focused on Key Chicago Neighborhoods and the new Visualizing Health Care Reform map

Illinois Health Matters,a website that provides information about health care reform in Illinois, launched a multimedia series aimed at helping individuals and small businesses in underserved Chicago neighborhoods better understand and be prepared for the new health care law. Newly added is an interactive map that allows users to see, at the state, regional, and community levels, the numbers of Illinois residents who are uninsured now but able to obtain health insurance coverage when the Affordable Care Act is fully implemented in 2014.

Are you considering a Career in Community Nursing?

Watch Making a Difference: Advanced Public Health Nursing Practice, to learn about the rewards, career options, and ways in which advanced community/public health nurses are leading the effort to improve our nation's health.

LETTER OF INTENT
DEADLINE APPROACHING

Letters of Intent are due on or before June 21, 2012. Please note that we use an online grants management system and all Letters of Intent must be submitted through this system. See our guidelines and procedures for current information, to log onto the grants management system, and to watch for updates.

Annual Reports

Recipient of the 2008 Wilmer Shields Rich Gold Award for excellence in communications sponsored by the Council on Foundations.

View This Year's Annual Report

FAQs

• What type of grants does VNA fund?
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• How often and when does VNA accept grant proposals?
• Does VNA make multi-year grants?

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